I welcome President Putin's announcement today that Russia will close its
military intelligence-gathering facility in Lourdes, Cuba.

This decision is another indication that the Cold War is
over. President Putin understands that Russia and America
are no longer adversaries; we do not judge our successes by how much it
complicates life for the other country. Instead, both
nations are taking down relics of the Cold War and building a new,
cooperative and transparent relationship for the 21st century.

I look forward to meeting with President Putin in Shanghai on
Sunday, where we will work to deepen the Russian-American partnership.